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Shyamalan, Apple Face $81M Lawsuit Over "Servant" Claims

1/15/2025

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M. Night Shyamalan and Apple are embroiled in an $81 million lawsuit filed by director Francesca Gregorini, who alleges their series "Servant" borrows from her 2013 film "The Truth About Emanuel." As the trial kicks off on January 14, 2025, jurors will scrutinize both works for striking similarities, reigniting a case previously dismissed but revived by the 9th Circuit Court.

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Story summary

M. Night Shyamalan and Apple are embroiled in an $81 million lawsuit filed by director Francesca Gregorini, who alleges their series "Servant" borrows from her 2013 film "The Truth About Emanuel." As the trial kicks off on January 14, 2025, jurors will scrutinize both works for striking similarities, reigniting a case previously dismissed but revived by the 9th Circuit Court.